Manager, Marcom Packaging Research & Development

2 Months ago • All levels • $185,800 PA - $334,900 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Manager, Marcom Packaging Research & Development position oversees a team of Print Experts, fostering a collaborative and people-focused leadership style. This role involves establishing a technology roadmap through collaboration across the company and its supply chain, ensuring the effective execution of scalable print solutions with a rigorous process-oriented approach. Responsibilities include leading a team of print experts, championing innovation, collaborating with internal and external partners to develop projects, establishing clear cosmetic, color, and performance objectives, and overseeing troubleshooting during print development projects. The position requires clear communication, collaborative leadership, and the ability to adapt to evolving priorities. Domestic and international travel (up to 15%) is required.

Must have:

Lead a team of Print Experts and support staff.
Champion innovation in packaging print technology.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop projects.
Establish clear cosmetic, color, and performance objectives.
Oversee troubleshooting of technical issues during print development projects.

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cross-functional

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Job Details

The Manager, Marcom Packaging Research & Development position supervises a team of Print Experts as a collaborative, people-first leader. The Manager establishes and aligns a technology roadmap by collaborating across the company and supply chain, and then drives the crisp execution of scalable print solutions with a rigorous process-oriented approach. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead a team of Print Experts and support staff responsible for packaging print technology development. Champion innovation that improves Apple’s creative excellence, quality, sustainability and amazing customer experience. Collaborate with internal teams, equipment manufacturers, materials suppliers and printer/converter vendors to identify and develop projects, prioritize resources, and deliver best-in-class solutions to support Apple’s product packaging. Support and advocate for the business needs and your team throughout the execution of the projects, but be adaptable to adjust priority as needs evolve. Leverage your team’s expertise to establish clear cosmetic, color, and performance objectives for the development and validation of new print methods, techniques and equipment. Partner with cross-functional teams to establish similar standards for the development of inks, coatings, substrates, and other materials. Oversee troubleshooting of technical issues during print development projects across all product lines, stepping in when needed to remove roadblocks. Utilize clear communication and collaborative leadership to land holistic solution that benefit all lines of business. Available for domestic and international travel (up to 15%).